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Schlanker Family History

Schlanker Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Schlenker, Schlanger, Schlinger, Schlager, Schlicker, Schlender

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Where is the Schlanker family from?

You can see how Schlanker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schlanker family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Schlanker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Schlanker families living in Missouri. This was about 34% of all the recorded Schlanker's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Schlanker families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Schlanker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Schlanker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schlanker. 54% of Schlanker men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Schlanker women worked as a Waitress. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    54%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Farming
    16%
  • Proprietor
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%
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What Schlanker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 582 census records available for the last name Schlanker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schlanker census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 36 immigration records available for the last name Schlanker. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 71 military records available for the last name Schlanker. For the veterans among your Schlanker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schlanker lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Schlanker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Schlanker in 1963 was 66, and 69 in 2004.

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